...criminal charges. The program remains suspended pending a review by the Department of Public Safety. DPS spokesman Bruce Gordon said he could not discuss specifics of pending litigation, but added: "We are committed to restoring public confidence...

...Friday. ''Quite frankly, it's been really effective so it's kind of hard to turn away from that,'' spokesman Bruce Gordon said. Ventura's picture appeared on a brochure for unclaimed property that was distributed in the Star Tribune of...

...As a result, the insurance companies are shifting the burden of future losses onto businesses. Commerce spokesman Bruce Gordon said coverage can only be excluded if a terrorist attack causes at least $25 million in losses or 50 injuries. "We...

...1 million telephone numbers of Minnesotans who have asked not to receive such calls. Commerce Department spokesman Bruce Gordon said Monday that the company, which was selling time-share space at lake resorts, cooperated with the department...

...The law requires a $4,000 application fee, a $50,000 bond and $100,000 in net worth. Department spokesman Bruce Gordon said companies that operate without a license are violating the law. "We'll respond to any consumer complaints or...

...Pawlenty spent time with area officials listening to concerns and making sure the state is responding to needs, said Bruce Gordon, director of communications with the governor's office. Pawlenty also spoke with Virginia Dahlstrom, school superintendent...

...separately agreed to pay the state $1.8 million to cover the cost of the investigation. Commerce Department spokesman Bruce Gordon said there is no connection between the campaign contribution and the settlement. "The company did not receive special...

...fines of up to $1,000 every violation. The Commerce Department will begin enforcing the law in February, spokesman Bruce Gordon said. Almost half of the state's 2.2 million residential lines were listed on the "Do Not Call" list by mid-December...

...increase was 15 percent. In Minnesota, storm and investment losses were the main drivers behind the increase, said Bruce Gordon, a Commerce Department spokesman. Minnesota homeowners rates once were considered a bargain compared with those in...

...their insurance rates climb this year. And those companies that haven't yet raised rates probably will as well, said Bruce Gordon, a spokesman for the state's Commerce Department. Insurance companies attribute the increase to bad weather...